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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. On what day does Del announce that she is going to church?

2. Who is the main character of this book?

3. What was Uncle Craig doing when he died?

4. Who is Uncle Bill's second wife?

5. Del's mother denounces religion and _______________________________.

Short Essay Questions

1. How old is Del in this chapter and what is her current quest in life?

2. What is especially troubling for Del about the plan to kill Major?

3. Why is Del helpless when it comes to helping Owen save Major?

4. What is Del's experience with prayer related to her sewing lessons?

5. Who is Mary Agnes?

6. What is Del's favorite of Benny's possessions?

7. Where does Del live and how does she feel about her home?

8. What object of Uncle Craig's do Del's aunts give to her after his death?

9. What is the fate of Uncle Craig's manuscript?

10. Who is the surprise visitor from America who arrives at Del's house one day?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What is the situation when more than one language exists within a country such as Canada? Explain the challenges of living in such situations.

Essay Topic 2

Describe the setting for the novel. Be sure to include geography, time period and any pertinent popular culture events. Why did the writer choose this setting?

Essay Topic 3

Del's refusal to look at Uncle Craig's dead body and her reticence to touch a dead cow are metaphors for Del's refusal to validate death. Explain what a metaphor is and why these examples support that definition. Can you cite any other examples of metaphors in the book?

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